Routine migraine screening as a standard of care for Women's health: A position statement from the American Headache Society.
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| Title: | Routine migraine screening as a standard of care for Women's health: A position statement from the American Headache Society. |
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| Authors: | Schwedt, Todd J. (AUTHOR), Starling, Amaal J. (AUTHOR), Ailani, Jessica (AUTHOR), Hershey, Andrew D. (AUTHOR), O'Brien, Hope L. (AUTHOR), Seng, Elizabeth (AUTHOR), Sprouse‐Blum, Adam S. (AUTHOR), Turner, Scott B. (AUTHOR), Lipton, Richard B. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Headache: The Journal of Head & Face Pain. Feb2026, Vol. 66 Issue 2, p511-516. 6p. |
| Subjects: | Migraine diagnosis, Migraine prevention, Headache diagnosis, Medical care for teenagers, Consensus (Social sciences), Medical protocols, Menopause, Primary health care, Disability determination, Quality of life, Women's health, Medical screening, Health equity, Early diagnosis, Preventive health services |
| Abstract: | Objectives: The aim of this work was to develop an American Headache Society position statement addressing diagnostic screening for migraine among girls and women. Background: Despite its high prevalence and substantial negative impacts, migraine is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Diagnostic screening for migraine enables more patients to receive timely, appropriate, and effective management. Methods: Development of this position statement followed the rules established by the American Headache Society Guidelines Committee. The published literature was reviewed to determine if migraine meets criteria for when disease screening is justified, to guide recommendations for screening tools, and to determine subpopulation(s) for which migraine screening is indicated. After author consensus was reached, the position statement was reviewed and approved by the American Headache Society Board of Directors. Results: Migraine fulfills established criteria for conditions in which screening is appropriate since it is highly prevalent, results in significant morbidity, and exerts substantial economic and social costs. Migraine incidence and prevalence are exceptionally high among girls and women during adolescence and through menopause. Furthermore, there are valid and reliable diagnostic screening methods (e.g., ID Migraine) and effective treatments that reduce migraine symptoms and disease impact. Conclusion: Yearly diagnostic screening for migraine should be included as part of women's preventive healthcare services, particularly from adolescence to menopause. Plain Language Summary: Despite migraine being a very common and disabling disease, especially among girls and women, it is often not diagnosed and treated. To enhance care for those with migraine, adolescent girls and women should receive annual screening to determine if they have migraine. Screening can be done using a short questionnaire that the patient completes at the time of their appointment with a clinician. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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